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July 2024
“Dust in the Sky”
Syed Hosain’s "Dust in the Sky" offers a rich tapestry of painting that explores the unfixed histories and traditions of Middle Eastern geography and his own identity. His layered surfaces create a tension between recognition and obliteration, suggesting sprawling cities, molecular structures, and complex networks. Hosain’s works compel close examination, revealing new depths with each viewing. His technique of working into found surfaces, such as old encyclopedias, further obscures and reimagines factual information, creating a vivid visual smorgasbord that bridges…
Find out more »Blackness in Transit: BGBM (Black Girl to Black Man)
Opening Thursday, July 25 in Public Functionary's Upstairs Gallery, a first solo exhibition by local Minneapolis photographer Bearboi. "Blackness in Transit: BGBM (Black Girl to Black Man)" presents a selection of works from the artist’s developing photography project that builds a visual homage to the unique experiences of girlhood from the perspective of Black transgender men and masculine people. Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 247, through Aug. 27. Opening reception: Thursday, July 25, 6-9 pm. Artist conversation: Thursday,…
Find out more »Roundtable Project all about legacy
by Katherine Boyce The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is raising funds for a new initiative to capture the stories of many generations who have been part of establishing the local arts ecosystem. The program—the Arts District Roundtable Project—will bring diverse, multi-generational arts leaders together in conversation about the past, present and future legacy of the visual arts in Minneapolis. The history of the visual arts in Minneapolis and the Arts District, much of which has never been written down, is…
Find out more »Adera, Lije; Adera Lijen: a promise to protect
Opening July 27 in Public Functionary's Main Gallery, Emerging Curator Institute’s 2023-24 Curatorial Fellow, Makeda Tadesse, presents her fellowship exhibition: Adera, Lije; Adera Lijen: a promise to protect. This group exhibition delves into the cultural dissonance experienced by second-generation East African diaspora communities in the United States featuring work by Elsa Lakew, Bereket Adamu, Nafyar, and addisalem alemu.Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 144, through Aug. 27. Opening reception: Saturday, July 27, 6-10 pm. Artist conversation: Thursday, Aug. 15,…
Find out more »Yoga in the park
Free yoga sessions at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Classes are conducted by a professional yoga instructor. Bring your own yoga mat or towel, and hydration. Saturdays, 10 am, June 8 and 29; July 13 and 27; Aug. 10 and 24. End-of-month sessions are family sessions. Follow Logan Park Neighborhood Association on social media for weather bulletins.
Find out more »Hart Lake Car Show
Saturday July 27, Hart Lake Apartments, 3839 Hart Blvd. NE, noon to 3 pm. Free to attend and free to show your car. Last year's show featured more than 40 cars, including classics and Corvettes. Show cars will arrive about 11 am. A Fifties band will play noon to 3 pm. A couple food trucks and the local Scouts will sell hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring your grandkids and visit with old friends.
Find out more »“Foreign Bodies” by Kate Casanova
Hanging daringly over the gallery or displayed on custom-made tables and shelves, Kate Casanova’s exhibition at Kolman & Reeb explores bodies and the foreign materials, such as clothing and skin piercings, that inhabit them. With a focus on organic shapes, Casanova combines glass pieces with various metals, silicone, and bioplastic. "Foreign Bodies" runs Saturday, June 15-Aug. 3. Artist Reception: Saturday, June 15, 7–9 pm. Artist Talk: preceding the reception, June 15, 6:30–7 pm. Kolman & Reeb Gallery, Studio 395, Northrup…
Find out more »Northeast Park Neighborhood Festival
Monday, July 29, 6-8 pm, Northeast Athletic Field Park, 1530 Johnson St. NE. Fun activities for all ages.
Find out more »Reparación y arreglos de ropa en Eastside Co-op
Eastside Food Co-op, 2551 Central Ave. NE, will host a mending and introduction to sewing machines class Tuesday, July 30, 6:30-8 pm. The class will be taught primarily in Spanish. Space is limited; bring your own sewing machine if you can. Register at https://reusemn.org/event-5759878.
Find out more »August 2024
K.R.M. Mooney’s “Reserves”
K.R.M. Mooney’s "Reserves" explores the intricate relationship between materiality and perception through a series of newly commissioned works. Mooney’s sculptures and installations challenge conventional understandings of form and function, transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary art. This exhibition marks the grand reopening of Midway Contemporary Art in its new permanent home. Mooney's work, also featured in the Whitney Biennial 2024, invites viewers to reconsider the possibilities inherent in the materials around us. Opening reception: Thursday, Aug. 1, 6–8 pm. Showing through…
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